The Virgin Diet is an elimination diet that removes seven main food from your diet. These seven foods are likely to cause food intolerance. By removing them the Virgin Diet helps you lose 7 pounds in the first week, while helping your energy levels grow, clearing your skin of blemishes, and relieving joint pain. The Virgin Diet makes suggestions for healthier foods to replace those taken out. It also includes recipes and meal plans to help you make healthy and tasty selections that avoid the seven banned foods. Keeping a journal while dieting helps you maintain a realistic perspective of your progress, while holding you accountable and encouraging you to stay on track.